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Driven by design, shaped by history. Welcome to New Stratford Works, an outstanding collection of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and 3 & 4 bedroom Garden & Sky Villas. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Stratford’s Roots: A Brief History 2 This City’s Most Exciting Corner 4 LOCATION The Regeneration Of Stratford 6 East Is The New Centre 8 Regular Haunts 10 Education 14 Underground And Rail 16 London Highlights 18 Europe On Your Doorstep 20 THE SCHEME Master Plan 24 Exterior 26 Interior 30 Specification 32 CONTACT Higgins Homes: An Impressive Legacy 34 Location Map 35 LEFT: View from the front of the development at Penny Brookes Street and Prospect Row. The computer generated image is drawn from plan and is indicative only of how the completed development will appear. 1 STRATFORD’S ROOTS: A BRIEF HISTORY For centuries, Stratford’s landscape was dominated by rich farmland but by the 19th century it was a thriving industrial hub, with a large locomotive building works at its heart. Stratford Works oversaw an incredible output of train-building - over 1,702 locomotives; 5,500 passenger vehicles and 33,000 goods wagons were constructed here. New Stratford Works is a nod to that productive and exciting moment in time which, along with the nearby porcelain factories and docklands, pulled new generations of workers and their families to the neighbourhood. When the London Docks closed in the 1960s, the area suffered from a period of hardship. Although, long-time residents remember one day in 1967 when The Beatles brought excitement and celebrity sheen to Angel Lane. The band galavanted on white horses for their ‘Penny Lane’ promotional video as crowds looked on. The vibrant regeneration of the area was at the heart of London’s bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics, with plans starting as early as 1997. Fast forward to 2012 and once again the sound of The Beatles - this time, appropriately enough, it was “Come Together” - was blaring from the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Much like the energy of the games themselves, it was a statement of intent from the neighbourhood... Erecting Shop at the Great Eastern Railway Works at Stratford, 1892. 2 [Credit: duncan1890] 3 4 “ This city’s most exciting corner“ Since the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Stratford has developed its own distinct identity - in fact The London Evening Standard named the area as “this city’s most exciting corner”* Nestled on the banks of the River Lee, Stratford borders the sprawling greenery of East London’s Victoria Park, Hackney Wick and Leytonstone. Of course, it’s known as being home to the unifying energy of the 2012 London Summer Olympics - but since then it’s shaped its own independent identity. One marked by a contemporary, forward-looking and residential community - that’s full of soul and pioneering spirit. LEFT: ArcelorMittal Orbit, Queen Elizabeth * The London Evening Standard, August 2015 “this city’s most exciting corner” Olympic Park – Amy Williams 5 STRATFORD CANARY STATION WHARF THE 02 ARENA WESTFIELD STRATFORD THE REGENERATION OF STRATFORD Sitting amidst now-iconic architecture like the Zaha Hadid-designed London Aquatics Centre and Sir Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond’s eye-catching rollercoaster-like ArcelorMittal Orbit (the UK’s largest piece of public art), Stratford has gone through significant changes which began in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympics and have seen the area grow into the modern, cutting edge neighbourhood it is today. This is only set to continue when Crossrail fully opens in 2019, increasing the 6 ARCELORMITTAL LONDON THE COPPER ORBIT STADIUM BOX ARENA THE SHARD THE CITY STRATFORD INTERNATIONAL QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK VICTORIA PARK speed and frequency of trains to the capital and beyond, and boosting the value of the surrounding area. Leading this new wave of regeneration is The Golf Ball, a purpose-built 20,000-seater events space for the 21st Century near the Olympic park. Commissioned by the Madison Square Garden Company, this state-of-the- art venue will rival in size the O2 Arena in North Greenwich. By 2025 it is estimated that £22 billion will have been invested in the area, including £3 billion investment in Stratford transport infrastructure. This in effect will create more than 35,000 new homes and 100,000 new jobs. 7 Leyton Jubilee Park F r a n c i LEYTON s R 12 d A e n o LEYTON t s UNDERGROUND n STATION o t y e L y a d w R t s a h g E i H EAST IS THE NEW CENTRAL A 1 1 2 Over the past decade, Stratford has grown into a highly sought-after G destination with a plethora of things to see and do – all just moments Hackney from New Stratford Works. Marshes Centre 2 A1 A. QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Rd Drapers Field ld fie B. LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE Recreation wn Wick Cro 2 Ground C. ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT Woodland A1 F D. LONDON STADIUM E. COPPER BOX ARENA STRATFORD F. LEE VALLEY VELOPARK HACKNEY WICK G. LEE VALLEY HOCKEY & TENNIS CENTRE y a w st CHOBHAM a E L MANOR 4 e y t 5 o REGULAR HAUNTS n s t o 6 n Make these cafés, bars and shops your local go-tos... Here East 2 e 15 11 7 R d 16 8 1. NEIGHBOURHOOD 1 A 1 3 1 2. BLUE TIT HAIRDRESSERS 2 3. TED’S VEG 4. SANTI University of East E London Stratford 5. FISH HOUSE 9 Campus 10 6. DARKHORSE 7. GINGER AND MINT STRATFORD Grove The INTERNATIONAL 8. HAND CAFE STATION HACKNEY WICK 9. SIGNORELLI’S STATION 10. TINA, WE SALUTE YOU 18 A 12 13 118 11. UNITY KITCHEN 17 A Romford Rd 12. WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY STRATFORD STATION 13. THEATRE ROYAL 14. ROOF EAST 19 STRATFORD 14 Broadway 15. THE BREAKFAST CLUB B UNDERGROUND STATION 16. SHANE’S ON CANALSIDE 17. THE WHITE BUILDING 20 18. CRATE BREWERY D 19. THE YARD 21 C 20. STOUR SPACE 21. FORMAN’S Stratford Park 8 A 1 oad 2 Ford R OLD FORD A112 PUDDING MILL LANE STATION t e e ABBEY ROAD tr S STATION h ig H BOW Strand East Leyton Jubilee Park F r a n c i LEYTON s R 12 d A e n o LEYTON t s UNDERGROUND n STATION o t y e L y a d w R t s a h g E i H A 1 1 G 2 Hackney Marshes Centre 2 A1 Rd Drapers Field ld fie Recreation wn Wick Cro 2 Ground Woodland A1 F STRATFORD HACKNEY WICK y a w st CHOBHAM a E L MANOR 4 e y t 5 o n s t o 6 n Here East 2 e 15 11 7 R d 16 8 1 A 1 3 1 2 University of East E London Stratford 9 Campus 10 STRATFORD Grove The INTERNATIONAL STATION HACKNEY WICK STATION 18 A 12 13 18 17 A1 Romford Rd STRATFORD STATION 19 STRATFORD 14 Broadway B UNDERGROUND STATION 20 D 21 C Stratford Park 9 A 1 oad 2 Ford R OLD FORD A112 PUDDING MILL LANE STATION t e e ABBEY ROAD tr S STATION h ig H BOW Strand East A SELECTION OF REGULAR HAUNTS A. QUEEN ELIZABETH B. LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE OLYMPIC PARK The London Aquatics Centre is an indoor facility There is something for everyone to enjoy and with two 50-metre swimming pools and a 25-metre experience from the most exhilarating sports, diving pool and gym. blockbuster events at iconic venues, or simply relaxing in the glorious seasonal parklands, playgrounds and cafés. Walking trails you can C. ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT wander and bike trails you can cycle, at your own pace or as part of a guided tour – the choice The ArcelorMittal Orbit is a 114.5-metre-high is yours. There’s also a host of waterways which sculpture and observation tower and slide. can be explored by canoe and kayak, the perfect activity for groups and families, or for just passing D. LONDON STADIUM the time on the river solo. Other highlights include: Formly the London 2012 Olympics stadium – now • 7 km of paths, nature trails & walkways home to West Ham Football Club. to EXPLORE • 15 acres of parkland and over 100 acres of open E. COPPER BOX ARENA space in which to BREATHE • 6 adventure spaces equipped with climbing Multi-sport venue open to the public. Hosting walls, water jets, tree houses, sandpits and a variety of events from across the world of slides in which to PLAY music, comedy, entertainment, conferences and exhibitions it really is one of London’s most flexible 10 indoor venues. F. LEE VALLEY VELOPARK Cycling centre for track cycling, road racing, BMX or mountain biking. G. LEE VALLEY HOCKEY & TENNIS CENTRE The excellent facilities at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre include two hockey pitches, four indoor tennis courts and six outdoor courts, available for public use, all year round. 11 A SELECTION OF REGULAR HAUNTS 3. TED’S VEG Sure, you can grab dinner from one of the many local supermarkets - but shopping at Ted’s Veg is much more fun. Borough Market regulars might be familiar with their stall, and this place is just as good (and bigger!) with a large selection of fresh, seasonal produce grown on Ted Dawson’s farm near Boston, Lincolnshire. 5. FISH HOUSE If you’re already familiar with Fish House in Victoria Park, Hackney, you’ll know what a great spot this independent seafood restaurant is. All their fish is ethically-sourced and, thankfully you can take away for lazy nights at home.